2010 Cuvée des Trois Cyprès, Domaine La Garrigue
Red • Rhône Valley • Vacqueyras AOC • France • Grenache 80%, Syrah 10%, Cinsault 5%, Mourvèdre 5% • 17/10 Jancis Robinson
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2010 Cuvée des Trois Cyprès, Domaine La Garrigue, Rhône, France, Vacqueyras
Domaine La Garrigue is located in the heart of the appellation of Vacqueyras (South Cotes du Rhone), in the Vaucluse. It is located ateu 2.5 km from the village, on the plateau of Garrigues.
The area was established in 1850 and has been operated by the family for 6 generations. The Bernard family has always worked with respect for tradition, in order to produce authentic and natural wines in their vineyards.
The vineyards are located on three different soil types: clay-limestone soils with stones (40%), soil with clay on the slopes and terraces (40%) and sandy soils (20%).
The harvest is done manually and requires a workforce of thirty pickers. It takes about one month. The wines are aged in tank for minimum 18 months. The wines are neither filtered nor clarified.
- Name:
- Cuvée des Trois Cyprès, Domaine La Garrigue
- Appelation:
- Vacqueyras AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2010
- Varietal:
- Grenache 80%, Syrah 10%, Cinsault 5%, Mourvèdre 5%
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Cardinal red, no evolution
- Nose:
- Basket of red and black fruit, very inviting, spicy, meaty, cherry, garrigue, black pepper. Verry attractive.
- Taste:
- Powerful attack but pleasant, spicy, fruity, soft tannins but high qualitative, excellent balance between acidity and soft, very long finish with a lot of finesse
- Dishes suggestions:
- For all your game dishes with sauce
- Conservation:
- To drink between now and 8 years
- Service Temperature:
- 16-18°C
- Delivery:
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- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.